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Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has responded to criticism over his participation in the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Opposition leaders, including Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut, had sarcastically referred to the visit as a “picnic” for chief ministers meeting Indian companies abroad. Fadnavis’ wife, Amruta Fadnavis, had earlier countered the remarks, emphasizing the importance of the trip for Maharashtra and India’s economic development. “A picnic is something one enjoys with family, but in Davos, our family—the state of Maharashtra—is working,” she said. Amruta highlighted that attending global conferences is crucial for Indian states to attract investment, expand networking opportunities, and open new economic doors. S...

The reservation for mayoral posts in Mumbai and 28 other municipal corporations across Maharashtra was finalized on Wednesday through a lottery system conducted at the state secretariat (Mantralaya). As per the draw, the prestigious post of Mayor of Mumbai has been reserved for a woman from the General category, marking a significant moment in the state’s urban political landscape. Along with Mumbai, several major cities including Navi Mumbai, Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad will also have women mayors from the General category. The lottery was conducted to ensure transparency and adherence to the rotation-based reservation policy mandated under state laws. Reservation Highlights Across Major Cities According to the official announcement: Mumbai – General (Woman) Navi Mumbai – Ge...